Tag: Chicago
Chicago: Video gambling terminals win initial approval, but mayor opposed
An effort to legalize video gambling terminals in Chicago took a major step forward Tuesday, but now faces opposition from Mayor Brandon... more
Illinois: R&B icon Patti LaBelle coming to new Hollywood Casino Joliet
Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Patti LaBelle will bring her 80/65 Tour to the brand-new Hollywood Casino Joliet on Friday, Nov. 14.... more
Chicago: Bally’s Casino scores another permit at 705 W. Chicago
A core and shell permit has been issued for both the casino building and hotel tower for Bally’s Chicago Casino at 705 W. Chicago Ave.... more
Illinois restaurant’s loss of video gaming license upheld by judge
Looks like the video gaming machines at a Cicero diner run by businessman Jeffrey Bertucci are going to stay off for now, as a Cook County... more
With two area casinos and ESPN Bet, Penn becomes partner of NFL’s Chicago Bears
Penn Entertainment has taken the Windy City by storm. The company announced Wednesday it joined forces with the Chicago Bears, signing a... more
Chef Fabio Viviani brings culinary vision to Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort
After an evaluation by Colicchio Consulting, Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort in Illinois has selected chef and... more
Land-based Hollywood Casino Joliet opens; seen as regional, culinary destination
The new Hollywood Casino Joliet opened Monday with fanfare that included a traditional Chinese lion dance and an announcement that the... more
Chicago: Top mayoral aide throws cold water on installing slot machines at O’Hare and Midway
A top aide to Mayor Brandon Johnson is trying to ground the idea of installing slot machines at O’Hare and Midway Airports for fear it... more
Illinois revokes license of Cicero video gambling operator, alleging mob ties
The Illinois Gaming Board has revoked the license of an allegedly mob-connected operator of a video gambling license at a Steak’n Egger... more
Chicago mayor now open to video gambling after lawmakers express frustration
After Illinois lawmakers expressed frustration with Chicago’s refusal to allow video gambling in the city, Mayor Brandon Johnson says... more
